# Groundskeeper2 vs Box Cat Bash

The clearest difference is rating: Box Cat Bash at 4.8 against Groundskeeper2's 4.3. Box Cat Bash also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Groundskeeper2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99 and Box Cat Bash $0.99 up front. Box Cat Bash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Groundskeeper2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Box Cat Bash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Groundskeeper2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Box Cat Bash's.

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Box Cat Bash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groundskeeper2 | Box Cat Bash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-cat-bash/id1588429088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 56 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Rusty Moyher](https://appshunter.io/developer/443831504) |

## What reviewers say

### Groundskeeper2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420)

Battle waves of robotic space aliens in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Unlock a variety of weapons and new worlds as you fight to protect humanity from an extraterrestrial invasion. Experience randomized levels for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Unlockable weapons, Unlockable worlds, Fast-paced arcade action, Randomized levels, Achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Box Cat Bash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-cat-bash/id1588429088)

Control a cat character to smash falling cars before they explode. This sequel to a 2011 hit features simple, tight controls optimized for mobile devices and supports game controllers.

**Highlights:** Smash falling cars, Tight mobile controls, Game controller support, Sequel to a classic, Arcade gameplay

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groundskeeper2 free?

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Box Cat Bash free?

Box Cat Bash costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Groundskeeper2 or Box Cat Bash?

Box Cat Bash is rated higher. Groundskeeper2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Box Cat Bash averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Groundskeeper2 or Box Cat Bash have ads?

Neither Groundskeeper2 nor Box Cat Bash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groundskeeper2 or Box Cat Bash?

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Box Cat Bash every 2 days. Most recently, Groundskeeper2 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Box Cat Bash on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*